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May 19, 2020
18 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the minutes of April 16, 2020, and May 12, 2020
On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of April 16, 2020, and May 12, 2020.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the minutes of April 16, 2020, and May 12, 2020. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the following transfers within the appropriation for the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations in the amount of $2,000
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfers within the appropriation for the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations in the amount of $2,000. From: 52005200 ODICR To: 52005200 ODICR 524010 553010 Prof/Tech $2,000 Prof. Dues/Membership $2,000
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following transfers within the appropriation for the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations in the amount of $2,000. From: 52005200 ODICR To: 52005200 ODICR 524010 553010 Prof/Tech $2,000 Prof. Dues/Membership $2,000 Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve Contract No. PW/20-19 "Walnut Hills Cemetery - Beech Avenue Roadway and Drainage Improvements" with Lorusso Corporation of Plainville, Ma in the amount of $82,260.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract No. PW/20-19 "Walnut Hills Cemetery - Beech Avenue Roadway and Drainage Improvements" with Lorusso Corporation of Plainville, Ma in the amount of $82,260.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract No. PW/20-19 "Walnut Hills Cemetery - Beech Avenue Roadway and Drainage Improvements" with Lorusso Corporation of Plainville, Ma in the amount of $82,260.00. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the following change order for the Brookline High School Expansion GMP17 R1/CO No. 5 for Skanska USA Building Inc. in the amount of $3,509,209
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following change order for the Brookline High School Expansion GMP17 R1/CO No. 5 for Skanska USA Building Inc. in the amount of $3,509,209.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following change order for the Brookline High School Expansion GMP17 R1/CO No. 5 for Skanska USA Building Inc. in the amount of $3,509,209. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the following contract Amendment for the Brookline High School Expansion, William Rawn Associates, Amendment No. 16 for additional MBTA/Survey design services in the amount of $69,097
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following contract Amendment for the Brookline High School Expansion, William Rawn Associates, Amendment No. 16 for additional MBTA/Survey design services in the amount of $69,097.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following contract Amendment for the Brookline High School Expansion, William Rawn Associates, Amendment No. 16 for additional MBTA/Survey design services in the amount of $69,097. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the following Amendment for the Brookline High School Expansion with Hill International for additional utility expediter services in the amount of $45,000
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Amendment for the Brookline High School Expansion with Hill International for additional utility expediter services in the amount of $45,000.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following Amendment for the Brookline High School Expansion with Hill International for additional utility expediter services in the amount of $45,000. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve Contract Amendment No. 6 with Jonathan Levi Architects for hydrant flow tests in the amount of $1,375
On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract Amendment No. 6 with Jonathan Levi Architects for hydrant flow tests in the amount of $1,375.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve Contract Amendment No. 6 with Jonathan Levi Architects for hydrant flow tests in the amount of $1,375. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the construction contract for Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Michael Driscoll School in the amount of $180,000
On motion it was, Voted to approve the construction contract for Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Michael Driscoll School in the amount of $180,000.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the construction contract for Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Michael Driscoll School in the amount of $180,000. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable Action on Article 9 as submitted
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable Action on Article 9 as submitted.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 favorable Action on Article 9 as submitted. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 10 as submitted
Voted 5-0 favorable action on Article 10 as submitted.
From the minutes
“Voted 5-0 favorable action on Article 10 as submitted. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 11 as submitted
Voted 5-0 favorable action on Article 11 as submitted.
From the minutes
“Voted 5-0 favorable action on Article 11 as submitted. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 12 as submitted
Voted 5-0 favorable action on Article 12 as submitted.
From the minutes
“Voted 5-0 favorable action on Article 12 as submitted. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 13 -
On motion it was, Voted 2-3 Favorable action on Article 13 - motion fails
Yes: Greene, HellerNo: Fernandez, Franco, Hamilton
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 2-3 Favorable action on Article 13 - motion fails Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller Against: Benjamin Franco, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 14
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable action on Article 14.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable action on Article 14. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Favorable action on Article 15
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable action on Article 15.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable action on Article 15. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the lease between the Town of Brookline and Extenet *conditional upon payment of the per pole fees
On motion it was, Voted to approve the lease between the Town of Brookline and Extenet *conditional upon payment of the per pole fees.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the lease between the Town of Brookline and Extenet *conditional upon payment of the per pole fees. Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez.”
Approve the FY2021 Permit Parking fee increases as approved by the Transportation Board: Commercial On-street Permit Rate $500 per year changed to $600 per year ($100 increase) Commercial Daytime...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the FY2021 Permit Parking fee increases as approved by the Transportation Board: Commercial On-street Permit Rate $500 per year changed to $600 per year ($100 increase) Commercial Daytime Lot Permit Rate $78 per month changed to $100 per month ($22 increase) Tradesman Daytime On-street Permit Fee $0 per day changed to $5 per day ($5 increase) Resident Daytime On-street Permit Fee $25 per year to $30 per year ($5 increase)
Yes: Franco, Greene, Hamilton, HellerNo: Fernandez
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the FY2021 Permit Parking fee increases as approved by the Transportation Board: Commercial On-street Permit Rate $500 per year changed to $600 per year ($100 increase) Commercial Daytime Lot Permit Rate $78 per month changed to $100 per month ($22 increase) Tradesman Daytime On-street Permit Fee $0 per day changed to $5 per day ($5 increase) Resident Daytime On-street Permit Fee $25 per year to $30 per year ($5 increase) Aye: Bernard Greene, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton Against: Raul Fernandez.”
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